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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,875 and 1,258,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,875 and 1,258,252 is: 2,725,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,875 : 1,258,252 = 1,258,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,875/1,258,252 = 1,258,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,875x = 1,258,252 × 1,258,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,875x = 1,583,198,095,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,198,095,504/580,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725,540.08

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